Winter heating bill “sticker shock” may nudge homeowners

Winter heating bill “sticker shock” may nudge homeowners

No cost or low cost energy assessments available BY KATHY KAHN The money is there, but it’s up to you to follow through when it comes to New York’s Energy & Research Development Authority—better known by its acronym, NYSERDA. With prices rising for electricity and natural gas, isn’t it worth the trouble to check out […]

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR CUOMO ON PASSING OF MAYA ANGELOU

Today we mourn the passing and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou, whose voice, passion, and life has left a lasting influence on our state and nation. Dr. Angelou was deeply involved in our nation’s Civil Rights movement and spent her life helping ensure that dignity, respect and opportunity were extended to all men […]

You’re going to drink water from the Hudson River?

BY MARIA BROWNSELL Stop Desalination signs are on lawns across the County of Rockland, but what does that mean? Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from sea water in a way that uses high amounts of energy which can be very costly. It is usually done in places that don’t have […]

State Supreme Court Judge blocks Patrick Farm approvals

State Supreme Court Judge Thomas Walsh ruled recently that a planned building project on Route 202-306 could not go forward without U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval, hindering developers until a review can proceed. In a major victory for opponents to the controversial Patrick Farm housing development, Walsh concluded the Town of Ramapo’s Planning Board’s […]

“Raise the Flag” Initiative seeks to replace and retire old flags

“Raise the Flag” Initiative seeks to replace and retire old flags

BY MICHAEL RICONDA SUFFERN – A new, countywide initiative to identify and replace old flags throughout the county as a public service began last week, providing a service for those who might not otherwise know how to honorably handle retired flags. Operation Raise the Flag began at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ramapo Post 2973 […]

You’re going to drink water from the Hudson River?

BY MARIA BROWNSELL Stop Desalination signs are on lawns across the County of Rockland, but what does that mean? Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from sea water in a way that uses high amounts of energy which can be very costly. It is usually done in places that don’t have […]